Classic Buttermilk Scones
Discover how buttermilk makes scones fluffy. Learn substitutions, recipe tweaks, and how it compares to milk or cream. Bake better buttermilk scones today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tbsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
– 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus 1 tbsp for brushing)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla gently until just combined.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently knead and pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
6. Cut into 8 wedges or rounds. Place on the baking sheet.
7. Brush tops with buttermilk. Optional: sprinkle with coarse sugar.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Tips:
Don’t overmix the dough-it’s the secret to flakiness.
Use frozen butter for best layering.
Add dried fruit or lemon zest for variation.
Substitutions:
DIY Buttermilk: 1 tbsp lemon juice + 3/4 cup milk
Dairy-Free: Almond milk + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Storage:
Store in airtight container up to 3 days.
Freeze baked or unbaked for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 202mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
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